Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

later than; following

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

anew

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

(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 He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

use to one's advantage

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

a man who has never been married

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

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From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

carefully weighed

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

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

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

tendency to believe readily

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

set up or found

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

a young female

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

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

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

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

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

a message received and understood

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

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 His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

in the recent past

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

engage in

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

a person who carries a message

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

on one occasion

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

a country person

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

by chance

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

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

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

carry out

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

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

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

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From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

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From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

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From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

precisely as stated

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

morally excellent

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

look attentively

From this reading He began to watch Marguerite again, prowling incessantly around the barber's house, and obtaining all the information he could get as to the character of the old servant; and he promised himself that he would avail himself to the utmost of her credulity and superstition.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading URSULE AND THE SORCERER OF VERBERIE For some few days after his nocturnal adventure of the duel Urbain refrained from wearing his feminine costume.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

in or at the place that

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

which person or people

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His plan being carefully considered and arranged, an old messenger, commissioned by him, accosted Marguerite and asked her if she knew of a place for a young peasant, a very pleasant and virtuous girl, who had lately come to Paris and found herself without employment.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The kindly old serving woman at once gave two addresses where she said they would perhaps take the young girl, and continued on her way.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.

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

From this reading He was not at all anxious to make any further conquests and to thus expose himself to adventures which were hardly likely to always result to his advantage; the young bachelor felt that before he again disguised himself as a girl he should make sure that his stratagem would bring him nearer to obtaining an interview with Blanche.