Chapter XX

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

(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 I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

in addition

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

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

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

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

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

a man who has never been married

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

permission to do something

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

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

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

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From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

free somebody (from an erroneous belief)

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

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From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

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

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

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

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

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

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

make reference to

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

not any; not one

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

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

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

a person, without saying who

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

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

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “Oh, no! that is impossible; somebody else has tried it already, and to no purpose, as I have told you.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

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

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

which person or people

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I was near them, without their knowing it, in the courtyard of the inn; I overheard all their conversation.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading He was kind enough also to allow himself to be blamed for wrongs of which he was not guilty; he did not try to disabuse her with regard to me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “But why shouldn’t you consent to let us mention you to him, to let us try to move him?”

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

From this reading That young woman, Mademoiselle Caroline Derbin, whom he met, I believe, at Mont-d’Or,--that young woman, who thought that he was a bachelor at first, learned, I don’t know how, that he was my husband; then, believing that it was he who had abandoned me, she begged him, implored him, to return to me.