Chapter XXXIV

consider or hold as true

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.

later than; following

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

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

From this reading "There are things which you do not consider.

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

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

make calm or still

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

deem to be

From this reading "There are things which you do not consider.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "There are things which you do not consider.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

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

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

and nothing more

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

an amount of time

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

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

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.

from appearances alone

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

express in words

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Manifold papers were before them, and Richelieu's brow was cloudy and stern; but the old syndic of the goldsmiths of Rochelle was as calm, and seemingly as much at ease, as when he first encountered Edward Langdale in the streets of his city.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are things which you do not consider.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "There are things which you do not consider.

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

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Space is growing short, and we have much to tell.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

at the time that

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

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

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.

the act of creating written works

From this reading It was several weeks after the period of which we have just been writing when Edward Langdale and old Clement Tournon, now restored to health and some degree of strength, were in the cabinet of the great minister of France.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There are things which you do not consider.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your Eminence, they will not accept it," he said.