Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

to or in a foreign country

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

transmit information

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In this De Mouchy was managing the trial with great skill.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading In this De Mouchy was managing the trial with great skill.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

a dealer in textiles (especially silks)

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

treat with contempt

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

not any; not one

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

not one, and not any

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

capable of being obtained

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

owed as a debt

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

except for; apart from

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading In this De Mouchy was managing the trial with great skill.

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

From this reading The prisoners of no account--the scrivener's clerk, the poor shopkeeper, the small mercer--got the benefit of plea and quibble!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

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

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

information about recent and important events

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

the act of testing something

From this reading In this De Mouchy was managing the trial with great skill.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

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

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading THE ARM OF GOD Four days had passed since that dreadful night in the Rue des Mathurins--days the memory of which can never be effaced whilst I live.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.

which person or people

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No tidings were obtainable of mademoiselle, save that she was amongst the prisoners who were being tried in secret by De Mouchy, and all efforts to communicate with her had been in vain.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading This much, however, leaked out: that owing to the whispers that had got abroad--none knew how--the prisoners, with the exception of one or two, were not of importance; but this in itself made the matter worse for mademoiselle, and gave the mock court of justice--it could be called by no other name--every opportunity of veiling its real purpose.