Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

anew

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

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

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

a cartridge (usually with paper casing)

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

plural of “catacomb” — an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

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

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

any strong feeling

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

set up or found

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

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

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

above and across; more than

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

for each

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

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

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

create by training and teaching

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading He was now perfectly rational and felt free from the influences of Cartouche.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

at the time that

From this reading _Lost in the Catacombs_ |WHEN M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion that M. Mifroid’s explanation of the train had caused him, he went through his pockets and handed over to M. Mifroid a revolver and a large knife that he had found in Signor Petito’s pocket.

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

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He, however, dreaded the return of these fancies, and asked M. Mifroid to accept these articles in order to defend himself should he again be possessed with this evil spirit.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They, however, worked out that they could do ten hours a day without light on account of sleep, and their calculations gave them fourteen hours of light per day.

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

From this reading Continuing the search through his pockets, he produced seven lamps like those of M. Mifroid, and so between them they had thirteen of these lights, which would give them 520 hours of continuous light.