Chapter XX

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

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.

later than; following

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

slightly wet

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

take in liquids

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

at any time

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

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

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

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

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

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

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

leave as a guarantee in return for money

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

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

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

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

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.

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 TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

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

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

not in physical motion

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ‘There is some of the best hock,’ said he, ‘that the Rhine ever produced.

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

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

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

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

not noticed

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

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

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

in or at the place that

From this reading TWO GREAT VILLAINS Meanwhile, things being thus arranged, Sainte-Croix and Lachaussée left the guard, and proceeded to the Rue des Bernardines, where Gaudin still resided.

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

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading On arriving at his chamber, whither they passed unnoticed, Gaudin complained of cold; and, in effect, the evening was damp and chilly.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At his wish, the other fanned the embers of the fireplace into a flame with his hat, and his so-called master then produced a flask of wine, which he placed on the table with some glasses.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Drink--you need some wine after your late adventure.