Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

fearless and daring

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

force somebody to do something

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

in a hearty manner

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

characterized by great determination

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

housing that someone is living in

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

intermediate floor just above the ground floor

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

a social unit living together

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

set up or found

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

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From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

the force of workers available

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

a particular point in time

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

not any; not one

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

in the near future

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

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

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

not inclined to ask questions

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading It was this excellent man who came at the first stroke of the bell to open the door.

at the time that

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading It was so true, that M. de Tregars himself appeared at the same moment, and, leading Maxence into the little room which he used as a study, “Do you know,” he said whilst shaking him cordially by the hand, “that you are almost an hour behind time?”

which person or people

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

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

From this reading When Marius de Tregars had finally determined to compel the bold rascals who had swindled his father to disgorge, he had taken in the Rue Lafitte a small, plainly-furnished apartment on the entresol, a fit dwelling for the man of action, the tent in which he takes shelter on the eve of battle; and he had to wait upon him an old family servant, whom he had found out of place, and who had for him that unquestioning and obstinate devotion peculiar to Breton servants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it happened often to the Fortins to talk with ill-looking men: so he took no notice of them, ran out to the Boulevard, and jumping into a cab, “Rue Lafitte 70,” he cried to the driver, “I pay the trip,--three francs.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And, as soon as Maxence had told him his name, “Ah!” he exclaimed, “my master has been expecting you with a terrible impatience.”