Chapter XVII · At the Gateway of the Chateau

in actual fact

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

anew

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

(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 Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

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

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

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From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

a professional cook

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

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From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

a government administrator

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

travel across or pass over

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

an opposing military force

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading France was infested, she understood, with spies.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

a person of German nationality

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

having the identity known or established

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers

From this reading France was infested, she understood, with spies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

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

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

the literary culture

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

something you have to do

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

a chief officer or chief magistrate

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading France was infested, she understood, with spies.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading France was infested, she understood, with spies.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading It was whispered that, from highest to lowest, all grades of society were poisoned by the presence of German agents.

which person or people

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

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

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.

in the company of; together with

From this reading France was infested, she understood, with spies.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Ruth heard from Clare Biggars and the other girls at the Lyse Hospital on several occasions; but little was said in any of their letters regarding Mrs. Mantel, and, of course, nothing at all of the woman’s two friends, who Ruth had reason to suspect were dishonest.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She wondered if the prefect of police had looked up the records of “Professor Perry” and the Italian commissioner, the latter who, she was quite sure, could be identified as “Signor Aristo,” the chef, and again as “José,” who had worked for the Red Cross at Robinsburg.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Whether Rose Mantel and her two friends were actually working for the enemy or not, Ruth was quite sure they were not whole-heartedly engaged in efforts for the Red Cross, or for France.