Chapter XXII

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

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

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

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

joint operation or action

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

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

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

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

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

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

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

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

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

of the present time and place

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

engage in

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

not any; not one

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

not divisible by two

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

participate in games or sport

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

more desirable than another

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

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

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

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From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

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From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

do one's shopping

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

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From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading The previous night, by a sort of fatality, as has been said, he stopped outside the squalid-looking house and its odd signboard.'

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

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

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From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MONSIEUR TOULOUSE'S SHOP Didier had no need to inquire his way in order to find Monsieur Toulouse's shop.

(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 He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

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

From this reading Feeling convinced that it was not in the interests of those masters in the art of blackmail to play him any trick, and being himself prepared to make every possible sacrifice which might at least give him time for reflection, and to decide whether he should adopt a graver course, he was by no means alarmed as to the immediate consequences of his visit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nevertheless Captain d'Haumont took his revolver with him by way of precaution.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He understood quite well that, for the purposes of certain business in which he required the cooperation of a man like the Burglar, M. de Saynthine greatly preferred that the work should be done in the semi-darkness of a room at the back of a shop.