Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

(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 Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

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

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

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

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

the act of departing

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

divisible by two

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

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From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

involving financial matters

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

the act of departing

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

death of a person

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

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

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

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

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

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

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

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

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

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

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

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

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

not in physical motion

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

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

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

operate an airplane

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

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

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes in the morning, before his departure for his office, M. Jottras, of the house of Jottras and Brother, and M. Saint Pavin, the manager of “The Financial Pilot,” came to see him.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

having a sunken area

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

hard to endure

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading They closeted themselves together, and remained for hours in conference, speaking so low, that not even a vague murmur could be heard outside the door.

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

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

which person or people

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

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

From this reading Often during the dinner he would remain motionless for several minutes, his fork aloft; and then he would murmur, “How is it all going to end?”

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading Deep wrinkles showed along his temples; his eyes were sunken; a continued tension of mind contracted his features.

a late time of life

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Your father has grave subjects of anxiety, my children,” said Mme. Favoral: “you may believe me,--me, who for twenty years have been trying to guess our fate upon his countenance.”