Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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 He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

from appearances alone

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

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

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE.

a general officer ranking below a major general

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

with desperation

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

one or the other of two

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

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

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

a social unit living together

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

a French policeman

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

the act of giving

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

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

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

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

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

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

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

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 He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

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

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

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

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

up to a particular time

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.

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

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

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

From this reading The sous-préfet was a stern old man, having a high sense of his own importance, and of the dignity of the law which he represented.

which person or people

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Neither tears nor entreaties had any effect upon the brigadier, and a little later the van of the Tamby family, with a gendarme at either side, was on its way to the court-house.

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

From this reading He listened gravely to the report of the brigadier, who added many embellishments to the actual facts in making it, and, deciding that the case was one which would require careful investigation, directed that the children should be kept in confinement until he was at leisure to give their matter due attention.

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

From this reading Nalla, his trunk hanging down despondently, and giving vent to groanings that strongly resembled sobs, followed in the rear, apparently understanding and sharing in the overwhelming trouble of his young owners.