Chapter XIX

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

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

later than; following

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The noise of their entrance awoke de Belin.

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

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

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

From this reading The noise of their entrance awoke de Belin.

cause to be bored

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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

From this reading The noise of their entrance awoke de Belin.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

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

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The noise of their entrance awoke de Belin.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

coat with a glaze

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

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

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

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

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

and nothing more

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

immediately past

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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 Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

for more time

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

move in loops

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

not any; not one

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The noise of their entrance awoke de Belin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

cut with a saw

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

not in physical motion

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The noise of their entrance awoke de Belin.

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

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading This was enough for me, and, unable to be still longer, I sprang out of bed and hastened to open the door myself.

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

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

turn white

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It admitted Jacques, and a figure in whom I should never have recognised the notary had I not known that it could be no other than Pantin.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jacques bore a tray loaded with refreshments, and Pantin held a lantern, for it was still dark, in one hand, and something that looked like the folds of a long cloak hung in the loop of his arm.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading MAITRE PANTIN SELLS CABBAGES At last, just as my patience was worn to its last shred, I saw the glaze in the window begin to whiten, and almost immediately after heard footsteps on the landing.