Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

a French abbot

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

(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 All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

death of a person

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

the state of being honored

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

bestow a quality on

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

and nothing more

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

pertaining to or consisting of pictures

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

possessing material wealth

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

confined on all sides

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

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

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

past form of “vacillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

having passed out of existence

From this reading All such vacillation vanished in the excitement of his taste of Court life.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading GERMAIN GOES TO PARIS It appears from the foregoing letter that Germain, before his presentation, had vacillated in his purpose, so far as his using the name Repentigny was concerned.

in or at the place that

From this reading On his return to Eaux Tranquilles, the Chevalier advanced at the gate, where he had doubtless been waiting some time, and, drawing a small newspaper out of his coat, said in grave fashion-- "Germain, there is something in the _Gazette de France_, which, I fear, means mischief."

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

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.

which person or people

From this reading Lecour took the paper with a heart-throb and read-- "The Marquis de Gruchy, the Count de Longueville, the Chevaliers des Trois-Maisons and de Refsentigny, who had previously the honour of being presented to the King, had, on the 8th instant, that of entering the carriages of of his Majesty and following him to the chase."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fresh fact--of which Grancey informed him--that Cyrene had been carried off to Versailles by the Princess (which he interpreted to mean by the Abbe) only enriched with a pensive strain, and allowed him to lend an undivided attention to, the fascinating scenes which surrounded him, full of rich life and colour like the splendid pictorial tapestries adorning the halls of Fontainebleau.