Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

in addition

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

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

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

causing inconvenience

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

dearly loved

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

to come or go into

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

communicated in words

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

a person of French nationality

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

prudent

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

not accessible to view

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

a particular point in time

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

something you have to do

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."

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From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I haven't any desire to see the place."

term of address for a man

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Remember, I am an alien here, and a soldier also!

the husband of your daughter

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

(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 As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.

at the time that

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE LITTLE OLD FRENCHWOMAN ALTHOUGH Sir Hugh had on frequent occasions been the guest of his son-in-law at the pretty Château de Lérouville, he had never expressed a wish, until the previous evening, to enter the Fortress of Haudiomont.

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

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When, on the previous evening, Le Pontois had declared that it would be an easy matter for him to be granted a view of that great stronghold hidden away among the hill-tops, he had remarked: "Of course, my dear Paul, I would not for a moment dream of putting you into any awkward position.

in a zealous manner

From this reading As a military man he knew well how zealously the secrets of all fortresses are guarded.