Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

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provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

in addition

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

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

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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

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

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

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taking care or paying attention

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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make up

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

female equivalent of a count or earl

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precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

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From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

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opinion or judgment

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

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possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

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From this reading COUNTESS AND CABINET NOIR JOIN FORCES When Monsieur Francois Jusseret, the cleverest unattached ambassador of France's _Cabinet Noir_, had first met the Countess Astaride, his sardonic eyes had twinkled dry appreciation.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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

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

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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

From this reading COUNTESS AND CABINET NOIR JOIN FORCES When Monsieur Francois Jusseret, the cleverest unattached ambassador of France's _Cabinet Noir_, had first met the Countess Astaride, his sardonic eyes had twinkled dry appreciation.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

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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 Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

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similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

an agent that operates some apparatus or machine

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

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

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lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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From this reading COUNTESS AND CABINET NOIR JOIN FORCES When Monsieur Francois Jusseret, the cleverest unattached ambassador of France's _Cabinet Noir_, had first met the Countess Astaride, his sardonic eyes had twinkled dry appreciation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

and nothing more

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

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From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

continuously varying

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

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

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

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

From this reading This meeting had seemed to be the result of a chance introduction.

past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently

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not fastened together

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under the level of the ground

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

the act of using

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

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

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

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

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

at the time that

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

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading It had in reality been carefully designed by the French manipulator of underground wires.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.

but in spite of that

From this reading Louis Delgado he already knew, and held in contempt, yet Louis was the only possible instrument for use in converting certain vague possibilities into definite realities.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Changing the nebulous into the concrete; shifting the dotted line of a frontier from here to there on a map; changing the likeness that adorned a coin or postage-stamp: these were things to which Monsieur Jusseret lent himself with the same zest that actuates the hunting dog and makes his work also his passion.