Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

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

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

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From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

in a busy manner

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

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From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

being one more than seven

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

past form of “embalm” — preserve a dead body

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

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

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

only a very short time before

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

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

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

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

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

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

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

and nothing more

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

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

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

for more time

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

not any; not one

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

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

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

on one occasion

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

first in rank or degree

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

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

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

cut with a saw

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

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

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

have in common

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

confined on all sides

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

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

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

plural of “toolmaker” — someone skilled in making or repairing tools

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

increase threefold

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

green foliage

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The man we have just alluded to walked along with a firm step, although he was no longer in his early prime.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading The principal entrance of the house was in the Place Baudoyer; it was tolerably large, surrounded by gardens, inclosed in the Rue Saint-Jean by the shops of toolmakers, which protected it from prying looks, and was walled in by a triple rampart of stone, noise, and verdure, like an embalmed mummy in its triple coffin.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

at the time that

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

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

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

which person or people

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whilst every one at court was busily engaged with his own affairs, a man mysteriously took up his post behind the Place de Greve, in the house which we once saw besieged by D’Artagnan on the occasion of the _emeute_.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In fact, hardly had the cavalier entered the house, when the clock struck eight; and ten minutes afterwards a lady, followed by a servant armed to the teeth, approached and knocked at the same door, which an old woman immediately opened for her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His dark cloak and long sword plainly revealed one who seemed in search of adventures; and, judging from his curling mustache, his fine smooth skin, which could be seen beneath his _sombrero_, it would not have been difficult to pronounce that gallantry had not a little share in his adventures.