Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

later than; following

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

expected hopefully

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

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From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

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

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

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

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

divisible by two

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

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

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

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

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

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

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

and nothing more

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

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 Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

immediately past

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

the act of departing

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

temporary living quarters

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

something that is lost

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

and nothing more

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

a regular customer

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

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From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

publicly displayed

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

rebuke formally

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

not in physical motion

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

believed likely

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

in the direction of

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Nor did he fear any trouble for Choin; he knew the cardinal to be just, if remorselessly stern.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF JUSTICE AFTER leaving Père Antoine, Péron stopped only long enough at his lodgings to remove the stains of travel, and still wearing his plain suit of dark blue taffety, he bent his steps toward the Palais Cardinal.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.

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

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

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

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading As for M. de Nançay’s death, he suspected that it would not be unwelcome to monsignor, for he was not wholly blind to the natural results which the wily Italian must have expected on the day on which he posted Péron in Catharine de’ Medici’s clock, after revealing the secret of his father’s execution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His perplexities and adventures had been so numerous in the last few hours that he tried to keep his thoughts from them that his mind might be clear to deal with his exacting patron.

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

From this reading He could not conjecture what would be Richelieu’s reception of the tidings, but he anticipated a sharp reprimand for the loss of the ring even though it was recovered.