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From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
anew
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
Barillerie
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From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
conciergerie
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From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
D'ARCIS
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From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
Edme
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From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
Edme's
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From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
fluctuatingadjectiveUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪŋ/
having unpredictable ups and downs
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
highest in quality
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
of the present time and place
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
held dear
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
not any; not one
From this reading NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
with speed
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
with speed
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
reelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
Robespierrenoun
French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794)
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
Tournay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
at the time that
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
which person or people
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sudden manner of his release, the fact that it had been effected by Edme's own daring and sagacity, and that he owed his life to her whom he loved, made his brain reel.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Drawing her arm through his and walking rapidly in the shadows of Rue Barillerie, he said quickly:-- "The pursuit will be instant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading 7 RUE D'ARCIS The order signed by Robespierre for the immediate release of a prisoner had not been questioned by the keeper of the conciergerie, and within a few minutes from the time when Edme presented the document with a heart fluctuating between the wildest hope and the greatest fear, Colonel Tournay walked out of the prison a free man.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then the recognition of the danger that still menaced him, and above all the woman who was by his side, brought him back to himself, and he was again cool, alert, and determined as she had always known him.
