Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

later than; following

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

severely simple

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

past form of “beleaguer” — annoy persistently

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

the act of burning something

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

clothing in general

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

have or possess in combination

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

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

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

in a dreamy manner

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

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

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

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From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

ten 10s

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

of the present time and place

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

temporary living quarters

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

a particular point in time

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

clean or organized

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

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From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

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

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

an artist who paints

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

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From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

a protruding abdomen

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

by chance

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

cut with a saw

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

disorderly fighting

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

satisfy

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

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From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

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

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

from that place or that time

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

in the direction of

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was a morning in early August, breathless and burning; and he turned into the gardens of the Palais Royal, that he might thus combine the opportunities to slake his thirst and to acquit himself of his commission to the royal proprietor of the adjoining palace.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

in an unaccountable manner

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the very day following that of his arrival, the pendulum of Ned’s particular destiny began its driving swing.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

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

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

at the time that

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

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From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

which person or people

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading Ugly, austere, with his Rowlandson paunch and unaffected neat clothes; with his wry jaw and crippled scuffle of speech--Ned saw here the unmistakable presentment of his whilom friend, the king’s painter.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He had taken good lodgings in a house in the Rue St Honoré, less, perhaps, as a concession to his rank than to his hypothetical prospects; and, issuing thence, after he had breakfasted, he had but a hundred yards to walk to reach a certain revolutionary centre that was become the goal to his long-drawn hopes and apprehensions.

a late time of life

From this reading He had seated himself--unaccountably loath, now the moment was arrived, to put his fears to the proof--at a little café table under a tree, and was dreamily marvelling over the changed aspect of this _plaisance_ of sedition (how in three years the temper of its _habitués_ seemed to have altered, as it were, from that of a beleaguered to that of a triumphant garrison), when the familiar personality of one of three men who, talking together, strolled towards him, caught his immediate attention.