Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

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

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

a youthful male person

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

-ing form of “duel” — fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

divisible by two

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

every person

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

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

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

not any; not one

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

on one occasion

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

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

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

on the contrary

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

express in words

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Still, it will spread."

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, it will spread."

someone skilled at fencing

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

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

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

in theory; according to the assumed facts

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

a source of difficulty

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

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

From this reading He rather fancies himself as a swordsman, and he will not want everybody in Quebec to know that he was defeated and disarmed by a boy.

at the time that

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And de Mezy, I imagine, will say as little about it as possible.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BIGOT'S BALL "You needn't expect any trouble from the authorities," said de Galisonniere, when they sat once more in the great room at the inn.

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

From this reading "Dueling is of course frowned upon theoretically, but it's a common practice, and since no life has been lost, not even any wound inflicted, you'll hear nothing of it from the government.