Chapter XXI

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

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

take into custody

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

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From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

form or compose

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

made known or openly avowed

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This name, however, they did not utter.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

to or in any or all places

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

a size of paper used especially in Britain

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

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From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

set up or found

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

something written by hand

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This name, however, they did not utter.

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

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

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

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

immediately past

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

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From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This name, however, they did not utter.

a brief written record

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

come into possession of

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

a judge of a probate court

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

Identical; not different.

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

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

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

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

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

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

From this reading This name, however, they did not utter.

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

From this reading They looked at each other; and the same name rose to their lips, “The Baroness de Thaller!”

permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading This name, however, they did not utter.

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And at last, “This note,” he declared, “cannot constitute a proof against its author: I mean an evident, material proof, such as we require to obtain from a judge an order of arrest.”

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

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The commissary had placed himself under the gasburner which gave light to the Fortin’s office; and, adjusting his glasses, he was scrutinizing the note with the most minute attention, studying the grain and the transparency of the paper, the ink, and the handwriting.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading And, as Marius was protesting, “This note,” he insisted, “is written with the left hand, with common ink, on ordinary foolscap paper, such as is found everywhere.