Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

(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 THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

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

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

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

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the social class between the lower and upper classes

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

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From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

divisible by two

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

at any time

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the act of departing

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

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

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

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

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

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

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

culpably involved

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

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From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

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From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

the wife or widow of a marquis

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

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From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

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

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

not any; not one

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

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From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

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From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

move with force

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

plural of “query” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

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From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

have in common

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

do one's shopping

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

required or under orders

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

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

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

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

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading But it was remarked that Philippe preserved a perfect silence respecting the share which the Marchioness of Brinvilliers was known to have had in the transactions of the newly-discovered poisoners.

a violent disturbance

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

precisely as stated

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

at the time that

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

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

From this reading The awful death of Sainte-Croix, and the discoveries which had arisen from the unexpected revelation of the casket, furnished sufficient matter for conversation to all the gossips of the good city.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading THE END OF LACHAUSSÉE Whilst all this turmoil had been going on, Paris was no less a scene of excitement; indeed, it was greater, inasmuch as it affected a larger number of persons.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Maître Glazer’s shop was more than ever besieged by the curious _bourgeoisie_, as he was supposed to be better acquainted than any one else, not even excepting the commissary of police, with the circumstances of the event.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He always avoided the most distant allusion to the catastrophe, and even when Maître Picard wished to push his questions very closely--half in his capacity of public functionary, half as a private gossip--the young student generally cut all his queries so very short, that Picard almost imagined he must have been one of the parties implicated.