Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

(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 First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

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

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

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

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

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

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

well in the past; former

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

destroyed or killed

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

an event that happens

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

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

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

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

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

a polite name for any woman

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

of an obscure nature

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

according to the clock

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

an act of being a tenant or occupant

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

and nothing more

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

yielding a fair profit

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

only a very short time before

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

having a supporting base

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

following in time or order

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

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

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

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

From this reading A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST Monsieur Jules, of the _Lion d'Or,_ was in a state of excitement bordering upon frenzy.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Added to this--a matter of excitement enough surely--the giant Englishman, who had been his guest for nearly three weeks--a model guest too,--had departed at a minute's notice, though not, the saints be praised, without paying his bill.

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

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

which person or people

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Events were happening indeed with him, this placid August weather.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

the day immediately before today

From this reading First the occupancy of the château by the mysterious lady, and the subsequent edict of the steward against all strangers; then the coming of this tourist yesterday, who had gone for an evening stroll without paying his bill, and was now a prisoner of the law, Heaven only knew on what charge!

but in spite of that

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And now, though the hour was yet scarcely nine o'clock, a carriage with steaming horses was standing at his door, and the beautiful young English lady was herself inside his inn.