Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

in addition

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

having a base

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

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

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

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

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

deem to be

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

any strong feeling

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

give expression to

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

set up or found

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

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

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

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From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For the same reason he entrusted to me a large knife which had also come from the pocket of Signor Petito.

in a serious manner

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

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

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

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

From this reading He was desirous that I should be able, at need, to defend myself against the eccentricities of which he feared, on grounds based, alas! on a too real experience, the dangerous return.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We laughed; and then we set ourselves to consider our situation seriously.

at the time that

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

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

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He did not wish to keep it on him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading M. MIFROID TAKES THE LEAD "When M. Longuet had recovered from the emotion with which my explanation of the disappearance of the express had filled him, he embraced me and handed me a revolver which he had found in the pocket of Signor Petito.