Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gaudin stared about him confusedly.

although

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Exili had already risen.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

from appearances alone

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

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

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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 GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

in a confused manner

From this reading Gaudin stared about him confusedly.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

slightly wet

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading Exili had already risen.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

depressingly dark

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading Exili had already risen.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

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

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Exili had already risen.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

deplete

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

the state of being asleep

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

past form of “sputter” — make an explosive sound

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Gaudin stared about him confusedly.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

stripped of drapery

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

up to a particular time

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The gaoler was apparently making preparations for breakfast, clattering some metal plates upon the undraped and rude table; and in the fireplace the dense smoke was creeping through some hissing pieces of damp wood, as the sap sputtered and bubbled from their ends.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

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

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GAUDIN LEARNS STRANGE SECRETS IN THE BASTILLE It was not until Galouchet, the gaoler, entered the chamber of the Tour de la Liberté the next morning that Sainte-Croix awoke from his slumbers--from one of those bright dreams of freedom, triumph, and happiness, albeit always tempered with some vague mistrust, which haunt our sleeping existence; the fairer in their visioned prospects, the more gloomy and hopeless the reality.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He was looking over the contents of a small chest of carved wood, placed on the table before him.