Chapter XV

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

From this reading A DUEL IN THE DARK.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

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From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “You call it a castle,” said Miss Helen.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A DUEL IN THE DARK.

a female human offspring

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading A DUEL IN THE DARK.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading “You call it a castle,” said Miss Helen.

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

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

From this reading A DUEL IN THE DARK.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You call it a castle,” said Miss Helen.

exhausted

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “You call it a castle,” said Miss Helen.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

on one occasion

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You call it a castle,” said Miss Helen.

that is looked for

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

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

From this reading A DUEL IN THE DARK.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Does it resemble those of mediæval times, with the moat about it, and a drawbridge and portcullis?

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

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

possessive form of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

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

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

at the time that

From this reading Victor’s horse was in a decidedly jaded condition when he reached the hotel at Ajaccio.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You call it a castle,” said Miss Helen.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Lieutenant at once sought an interview with the Admiral and his daughter, and conveyed to them, in language as nearly approaching that used by Pascal Batistelli as he could remember, the latter’s courteous invitation for them to become his guests at Batistelli Castle.