Chapter I

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

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

a youthful male person

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

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From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

a period of 100 years

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

a female human offspring

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading The waiting lasted longer than he foresaw.

provoking horror

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

plural of “grip” — the act of grasping

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The waiting lasted longer than he foresaw.

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

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

for more time

From this reading The waiting lasted longer than he foresaw.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

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

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must wait.”

not any; not one

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

and nothing more

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

one of four equal parts

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

express in words

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The waiting lasted longer than he foresaw.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

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

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

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

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading We must wait.”

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The waiting lasted longer than he foresaw.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must wait.”

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

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading More than a quarter of a century passed before the final settlement; and only to-day am I permitted to relate the frightful duel of love and hate which brought a boy of twenty to grips with Cagliostro’s daughter.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This is the story of the first adventure of Arsène Lupin, and undoubtedly it would have been published before the stories of the others if he had not so often and so resolutely opposed it.

but in spite of that

From this reading “No,” he would say, “there are one or two little matters yet to be settled between the Countess of Cagliostro and me.