Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

how long something has existed

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

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

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

for the reason that

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

promote the growth of

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

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

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

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

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

come to pass

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

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

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

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

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

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

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

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

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

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From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

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

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

in other respects or ways

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

a particular situation

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

a male human offspring

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

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From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

bound or secured closely

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE ABBE'S DISASTER The force of circumstances had proved too great.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

not known

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

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

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What strength had his training or his age to resist them?

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

From this reading As Dominique, the Auvergnat valet who had been assigned to him by de Bailleul--because he had been foster father to the Chevalier's son--tied his hair, put on his morning coat and sword, buckled the sparkling buckles on his shoes, and handed him his jewelled snuff-box, each process seemed to Germain a preparation for some unknown accident that might happen, and in which he must be ready to conquer.

which person or people

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

having won

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading The old master, Love, the compeller of so many heroisms and so many crimes, from Eve and Helen to Manon Lescaut, had grasped him with his wizard power.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Poor Germain, thitherto so worthy and so well-intentioned, rose in the morning an adventurer--an adventurer, it is true, driven by desperation and anguish into his dangerous part, and grasping the hope of nevertheless yet winning by some forlorn good deed the forgiveness of her who was otherwise lost to him.