Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

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From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

of short duration or distance

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

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From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

possessive form of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

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From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

for more time

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

a sullen gloomy feeling

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

in motion

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

not any; not one

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

select carefully from a group

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

the property of being close together

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading And de Marmont was satisfied.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

lasting a very short time

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

catch sight of

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

lacking natural ease

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading THE EMPRESS' MILLIONS I De Marmont, having successfully shot his poisoned arrow and brought down his enemy, had no longer any ill-feeling against Clyffurde.

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

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

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

From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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From this reading Not a single detail of that moving little episode had escaped de Marmont's keen eyes: he had seen Crystal's look of positive abhorrence wherewith she had regarded Clyffurde, he had seen the gathering up of her skirts away--as it were--from the contaminating propinquity of the "English spy."

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

From this reading His jealousy had been short-lived; it was set at rest by the brief episode which had culminated in the Englishman's final exit from the Castle of Brestalou.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was perfectly ready to pick up the strained strands of friendship with the Englishman and affected not to notice the latter's absorption and moodiness.