Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

later than; following

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

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From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

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

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

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

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

the organ of sight

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

with resolute determination

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

a French policeman

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

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

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

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

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

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From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

a full supply

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading "I come on the part of the Chevalier de Bailleul respecting the matter of Monsieur LeCour."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My name is Monsieur de la Louviere, Gendarme of the Guard," he said.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

having something on top

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

someone who visits

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS'S VISITOR On the very day after the Panet documents were added to the Record a visitor called upon the Marquis.

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

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

a Caucasian

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."

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

From this reading "Be seated, sir," replied the Marquis with interest, indicating a chair near his writing-desk, at which he himself sat down.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "The 25th of January," records the latter in his journal, "there entered my apartments, about half-past ten in the morning, a young man, wearing a sword and a hat with a white plume, his suit entirely of black knitcloth with trimmings to match, of middle height, firmly built and well-looking, skin fine with plenty of colour, eye nearly black, soft and somewhat large, surmounted by a black eyebrow."