adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
Chanlouineau's
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From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
Courtornieu
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From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
Lacheneur
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From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
Marie-Anne
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From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
Mlle
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From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
RemainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Can it be that this miserable peasant has deceived me?” he thought.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prospect of capturing Lacheneur, the chief conspirator, excited the Marquis de Courtornieu so much that he had not been able to tear himself away from the citadel to return home to his dinner.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So strong was this suspicion that he hastened after her, determined to question her--to ascertain the truth--to arrest her, if necessary.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Remaining near the entrance of the dark corridor leading to Chanlouineau’s cell, he watched Marie-Anne depart; but as he saw her go out into the twilight with a quick, alert step, he felt a sudden doubt of Chanlouineau’s sincerity.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But he no longer possessed the agility of youth, and when he reached the gateway the guard told him that Mlle. Lacheneur had already passed out.
