Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

of short duration or distance

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

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

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

the state of being honored

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

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

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

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

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

not one, and not any

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading THE PORTE ST.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

express in words

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

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

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

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

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

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

From this reading THE PORTE ST.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading THE PORTE ST.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

at the time that

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The people concerned in it are dead, and when I follow them the secret will go with me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In regard to the mission with which I was entrusted I am pledged to preserve silence.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.

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

From this reading Let it suffice for me to say that my task was such that a man of honour could accept, and that if I failed the preservation of my skin was my own affair, for help I would get from none.

but in spite of that

From this reading MICHEL Half-an-hour later, when I quitted the presence of the Queen, it was as one to whom the world was opening afresh, and in that brief interval I had felt and begun to understand the subtle intellect of Catherine, of the existence of which few as yet were aware.