Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

later than; following

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

anew

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

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

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

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

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

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

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

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From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

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

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

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From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

communicated in words

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

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From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

brought together in one place

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

a man of refinement

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

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

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

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

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

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

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

and nothing more

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He did; and he observed the doctor and Victor and Nataly: aided by dropping remarks.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Before the evening was over, he gathered enough of the facts, and had to speculate only on the designs.

a feeling of stupefied astonishment

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

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

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

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

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

look attentively

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

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

From this reading But the surprise and stupefaction expressed by Victor, after glances at his watch, were not so profound as Fenellan’s, on finding himself exchangeing the bow with a gentleman bearing the name of Dr. Themison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fortnight later, an extremely disconcerting circumstance occurred: Armandine was ten minutes behind the hour with her dinner.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading His friend’s rapidity in pushing the combinations he conceived, was known: Fenellan’s wonder was not so much that Victor had astonished him again, as that he should be called upon again to wonder at his astonishment.