adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE SLASHER.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
Fleur-de-Marie
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From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
Germain
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From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
MARTIALadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE SLASHER.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
Plumet
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From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
protégée
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From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
Rudolph
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From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We have already said that the Slasher felt for Rudolph the instinctive, faithful attachment of a dog for his master.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
SLASHERnounUS /ˈslæʃər/
someone who slashes another person
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE SLASHER.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTIAL AND THE SLASHER.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As soon as Germain had left the prison, the Slasher, who easily proved that he had robbed himself, confessed to the judge the reason of this singular deceit, and was set at liberty after receiving a severe and just reproof from the magistrate.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Not having then recovered Fleur-de-Marie, and wishing to recompense the Slasher (to whom he had already owed his life) for this new act of devotion, Rudolph, to crown the happiness of his rude _protégée_, had lodged him in the mansion of the Rue Plumet, promising him to take him in his train when he returned to Germany.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Before we pursue our narrative, let us say a few words touching the recently established connection between the Slasher and Martial.
