used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “I bring bad news,” he began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I bring bad news,” he began.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I bring bad news,” he began.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
Chapelain
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From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
approval
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
half-past
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From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
and nothing more
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
immediately past
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
lugubriousadjectiveUS /luːˈɡjuːbriəs/
excessively mournful
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
Maxence
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From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “I bring bad news,” he began.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
in the near future
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
not in physical motion
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading It came at last, that morrow, which he had awaited with an impatience that neither his mother nor his sister could suspect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
to-morrow
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From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
in the direction of
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
Tregars
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From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
at the time that
From this reading And towards half-past nine he was ready to go out, when M. Chapelain came in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shaking his head, and making allusion to events of which he kept the secret, “I really believe,” approved Maxence, “that, to reach the enemies of our father, M. de Tregars possesses some powerful means; and what they are we will doubtless soon know, since I have an appointment with him for to-morrow morning.”
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Still irritated by the scenes he had just witnessed at the Mutual Credit office, the old lawyer had a most lugubrious countenance.
