Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

a French abbot

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

the state of being absent

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

eagerly desirous

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading D'Harmental instantly took leave of Bathilde, and went up to his own apartments.

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

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

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

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

an event that happens

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

of great significance or value

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

not opportune

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading D'Harmental instantly took leave of Bathilde, and went up to his own apartments.

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

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

go away from a place

From this reading D'Harmental instantly took leave of Bathilde, and went up to his own apartments.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

held dear

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

according to the clock

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

with low volume

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

cut with a saw

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

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

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

position 1,000 in a countable series of things

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading D'Harmental instantly took leave of Bathilde, and went up to his own apartments.

in the direction of

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

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

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

someone who visits

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

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

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

during the time that

From this reading The same day, toward two o'clock in the afternoon, while D'Harmental, profiting by Buvat's absence, was repeating to Bathilde for the thousandth time that he loved her, Nanette entered, and announced that some one was waiting in his own room on important business.

which person or people

From this reading D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

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 D'Harmental, anxious to know who this inopportune visitor could be, went to the window, and saw the Abbe Brigaud walking up and down his room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," said the abbe, "while you are quietly making love to your neighbor, fine things are happening."