Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

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

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

move towards

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

achieved or reached

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

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From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

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

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

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From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

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

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

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

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

one or the other of two

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

the organ of sight

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

set up or found

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

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

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE HALL OF MIRRORS.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

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

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

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

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

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

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

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

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

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From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

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

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading THE HALL OF MIRRORS.

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

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HALL OF MIRRORS.

on one occasion

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

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

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

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

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

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

From this reading THE HALL OF MIRRORS.

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

From this reading She could not have said much to him, for, an instant later, she disappeared from the room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The object of his visit to the Batistelli castle had been attained--in fact, he had done more than he had intended, for the killing of either Pascal or Julien had not been premeditated.

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

From this reading Cromillian’s keen eye had seen Vivienne approach Victor.

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

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

in or at the place that

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cromillian looked at Pascal, but the latter did not seem inclined to measure swords with him, so he glanced once more at the spot where Vivienne had stood, and found that Victor, too, was gone.