Chapter VIII

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

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

(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 When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

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

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

to or toward the inside of

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

immediately past

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

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

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

not any; not one

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

and nothing more

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

the position of steward

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a sense, that, no doubt, was the case, especially in my last instructions, but from much that happened when my stewardship was accounted for I have always believed that Monseigneur admitted a liability to his conscience.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

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

From this reading His attitude of incisive contemplation gave colour to the supposition.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

at the time that

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

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

From this reading THE DOORS OF THE LOUVRE ONLY OPEN INWARDS I have always been uncertain whether or not the task, as he phrased it, which ultimately became mine, was already taking form in Monsieur de Commines' mind.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.

past form of “will” — decree or ordain

From this reading When questioned, Monsieur de Commines always took shelter behind his favourite formula, All was as the King willed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, on the other hand, it was never quite clear with whom the idea truly originated: not, I am convinced with Monseigneur in its final shape.