Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

in addition

From this reading And was madame away also?

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

wanted intensely

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

destroyed or killed

From this reading And whither had he gone?

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

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

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

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

immediately past

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

and nothing more

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

by chance

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

express in words

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

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

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

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

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was on a day of the last week of broiling July that Ned knocked at the door of a house in the Rue de Ragule, near the Schaerbeck Gate in Brussels, and desired to be shown into the presence of M. le Comte de Lawoestine.

at the time that

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading And whither had he gone?

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

From this reading Now it seemed at the outset that his mission was in vain, for monsieur was, and had been for many days, away from home, and it was impossible for one to say when he would return.

an affirmative

From this reading Ah! that was known only to himself, and, possibly, yes, to madame la comtesse.