Chapter V

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

(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 You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

dearly loved

From this reading "I have good reason to be uneasy, dear Marchioness.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I have good reason to be uneasy, dear Marchioness.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have good reason to be uneasy, dear Marchioness.

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have good reason to be uneasy, dear Marchioness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

and nothing more

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE LOST LETTER.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST LETTER.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

the wife or widow of a marquis

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

a kerchief worn around the neck

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "I have good reason to be uneasy, dear Marchioness.

disorderly fighting

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

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

From this reading THE LOST LETTER.

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

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

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

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading "I have good reason to be uneasy, dear Marchioness.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

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

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Abbot Boujaron's worried looks, the disorder into which his wig, his neckerchief and his cloak were thrown, threw the Marchioness of Tremblay into such alarm that, wholly forgetting the subject of her conversation with Mademoiselle Plouernel, she cried: "My God, Abbot, what has happened?

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You are all upset; you seem to be in great excitement; you look as if you had just come out of a scuffle."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I have mislaid the letter that we wrote this morning to your nephew--the confidential letter that you know of."