used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
(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 At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
BASTILLEnounUS /ˈbæstɪl/
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
fearless and daring
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
Brinvilliers
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
Camille
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
court-yard
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
divisible by two
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
Gaudin
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From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
Guet
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
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 For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
Marie
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From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
over-mastered
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From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
ready-witted
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From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
RENCONTRE
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
SAINTE-CROIX
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At the sudden exclamation of the Marquis, Sainte-Croix had started from his stooping position, and for a moment all was silence and expectation.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
Theria
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But this passed away, and with one great effort he turned calmly to Theria.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading For an instant he thought of declaring his guilty passion for Marie, although at the risk of involving himself in her ruin; for he knew the hasty and vindictive temper of Brinvilliers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
well-feigned
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From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
well-practised
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From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
at the time that
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REVENGE OF SAINTE-CROIX--THE RENCONTRE IN THE BASTILLE We left the Marchioness of Brinvilliers at the moment when her husband, in company with the Guet Royal, entered the court-yard, where she was lying in real or well-feigned insensibility, Sainte-Croix by her side, his drawn sword in his hand, and Camille Theria, a silent observer of the group, leaning with folded arms against one of the pillars of the doorway.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gaudin was a bold and ready-witted man; but the rage, jealousy, and hate that worked within him almost over-mastered even his well-practised invention.
