Chapter IV · Of How the Vicomte Paid His Debt

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

get or gather together

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

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

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

at any time

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

not in action or at work

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

a particular point in time

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

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

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

interest and variety and intensity

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

at the time that

From this reading He had never thought much about it before, but now when he stood face to face with death, it became so real and so terrible that for a time he stood aghast at the contemplation.

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

From this reading Orme lay for a considerable time in a dull stupor, unable to collect his thoughts, but by degrees his senses came back, and he awoke to the situation in which he was placed.

which person or people

From this reading He believed that it was idle to hope for mercy; he was in the hands of a man who was not likely to trouble himself further about his fate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He felt that he must die, and that he must face death with what courage he could command.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He saw with awful vividness the preparations of the morning, and he thought of the moment when his soul and body would part company for ever.