used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
for the reason that
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
Blanche's
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From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
give a benediction to
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
the act of burning something
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
CLOSETnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading THE CLOSET.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
coheresverbUS /koʊˈhɪrz/
third-person singular of “cohere” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
being joined in close association
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
a young female
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
maidservantnoun
a female domestic
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
Marguerite's
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From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
Odoard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
go across or through
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
by chance
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
reboundsnounUS /ˈriːbaʊndz/
plural of “rebound” — a movement back from an impact
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
deliver by singing
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
not in physical motion
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOSET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
Urbain
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From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
Urbain's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE ABDUCTION As everything coheres, everything is connected in this lower world, there is no chance; but there are many rebounds which transmit from one to another events, effects, for which we bless or curse fate,--as they are fortunate or unfortunate,--instead of tracing them to their original causes, from which, in truth, we are sometimes removed so far as to have no cognizance of them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now if the garrulous old maidservant had not confessed to her master that she had witnessed his nightly vigils, the latter would not have made her change her lodging; and the fear which induced him to do so was due to other causes still more remote; thus, by a series of events, Marguerite's gossip had led to Blanche's hearing Urbain's sweet and tender voice sing the romance which had so enchanted her in the morning.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, mademoiselle," said the old woman, some moments before the young lover began to sing, "I know I should die of fright if I should have to sleep alone in that horrid room, formerly inhabited by a magician, without knowing where that little door leads to--perhaps into that Odoard's laboratory.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thus it came to pass that our young Urbain had blessed chance on perceiving that the light was still burning in Blanche's room; but if the young girl had not gone to rest it was not by chance, but because Marguerite could not decide to go up to bed in her new room before knowing where the little door in the back of her alcove led.
