Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

(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 THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

to a noticeable degree

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

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

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

command with authority

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

increase twofold

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

every person

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

brought together in one place

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

an event that happens

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

a message received and understood

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

not any; not one

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

and nothing more

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

an amount of time

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

in a serious manner

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

and nothing more

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

required or under orders

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

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

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

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

From this reading THE POET EXPLAINS TO MONSIEUR DE LAUSON By the next morning all Quebec had heard of the double duel, and speculation ran high as to the cause.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As for Monsieur d'Halluys, he was not under the governor's direct jurisdiction, and was simply ordered to stay in his room.

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

From this reading All Quebec, to be sure, amounted only to a few hundreds; and a genuine duel at this period was a rare happening.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

in or at the place that

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The officers and civilians respected the governor's command, and no outsider gathered a word of information from them.

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

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.

people who are wounded

From this reading So everybody knew that D'Herouville and De Leviston were in hospital, seriously though not dangerously wounded, and that Monsieur de Saumaise was in the guardhouse, where, it was supposed, he would remain for some time to come, in order that his hot blood might cool appreciably.