Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

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

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

slightly wet

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

a female human offspring

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

the expensive white fur of the ermine

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

a man of refinement

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

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

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

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

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

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

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

being in captivity

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

and nothing more

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

in the recent past

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists and was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday (1743-1793)

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

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

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

characterized by profanity or cursing

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

without much difficulty

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

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

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

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

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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

From this reading To him she seemed more lovely than before.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

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

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

at the time that

From this reading Sir John was just finishing that interesting bit of history when Madame de Montrevel and her daughter returned.

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

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

a Caucasian

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

which person or people

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Amélie, who did not know how much had been said about her between Roland and Sir John, was astounded by the expression with which that gentleman scrutinized her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He recalled that cold damp cell which he had lately visited, and shuddered at the thought that this delicate white ermine before his eyes had been imprisoned there, without sun or air, for six weeks.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He could readily understand that mother, who at the risk of life had been unwilling that this charming creature should profane her youth and beauty by serving as a mourner in a celebration of which Marat was the deity.