Chapter XI

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

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

the stock exchange in Paris

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

recognizable; marked

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

grow worse

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

a town in northern Germany (near Hanover) that is famous as the setting for the legend of the Pied Piper

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

ten 10s

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

and nothing more

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

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

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

determined

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

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

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

Identical; not different.

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

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

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

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

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

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

From this reading During the three days which had just elapsed the smash-up at the Bourse had become more and more complete.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst her brother and Saccard talked, Madame Caroline listened in silence, resolved not to intervene.

which person or people

From this reading RUIN That same evening Madame Caroline, in her fright, telegraphed to her brother, who was to have remained at Rome another week; and three days later, hastening to the scene of danger, Hamelin arrived in Paris.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Fall following fall in rapid succession, Universals had now dropped to four hundred and thirty francs--seventy francs below par; and the decline was continuing; the whole fabric was fast cracking and crumbling away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.

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

From this reading There was a violent explanation between Saccard and the engineer in that work-room in the Rue Saint-Lazare, where, in other days, the enterprise had been discussed and decided upon with so much enthusiasm.