Chapter V

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

although

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

any thing at all

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class

From this reading The poor little bourgeois was in a lamentable position.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

a period of 100 years

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

without deviation

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

someone who cuts flat glass to size

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

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

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

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

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc)

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

set afire

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading The poor little bourgeois was in a lamentable position.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

staying power

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

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

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The poor little bourgeois was in a lamentable position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The poor little bourgeois was in a lamentable position.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

with speed

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

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

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

push forcefully

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading The ironwork of the lamp was anything but trustworthy; and, albeit a man of small stature, he was heavily inclined.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Some of his companions dragged out a table and a chair, in spite of the rain, into the street; and forming a kind of scaffold they rapidly took down the lantern and perched Maître Picard, link in hand, upon its iron support, directly removing every means of escape from beneath him.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

at the time that

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.

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

From this reading SAINTE-CROIX AND HIS CREATURE The cry had not the terrible meaning which it carried a century afterwards, but it was sufficiently mischievous to offer but little relief to Maître Picard.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading In an instant he was borne off his legs, and hoisted on the shoulders of the scholars; whilst Philippe Glazer thrust a link into the fire, and when it was kindled preceded the procession to the door.