Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

having companions or an escort

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

anew

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

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

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

take into custody

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

for which vengeance has been taken

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

to come or go into

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

to an extreme degree

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

hold firmly

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

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

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

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

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

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

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

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

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

the wife or widow of a marquis

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

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

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

on one occasion

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

as yourself

From this reading To the Marchioness he was personally unknown.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

one of four equal parts

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

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

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

not known

From this reading To the Marchioness he was personally unknown.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading He was exceedingly sensitive as regarded his position, and reputation as the most vigilant officer of the Maréchaussée, and he determined not to enter Paris again until he could do so accompanied by the Marchioness.

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

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading To effect this, he took a lodging in a retired quarter of Liége, and remained there for a few weeks, dismissing his archers and guards, with orders to return to Givet, and be in readiness to join him at Liége upon the shortest notice.

at the time that

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

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

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the exempt felt bitterly the manner in which he had been more than once duped upon the road, at times when his prey was completely within his grasp.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE GAME IS UP--THE TRAP--MARIE RETURNS WITH DESGRAIS TO THE CONCIERGERIE Any other officer than Desgrais would have given up further attempts to arrest the Marchioness, now that she was in the sanctuary of a convent--in a town, too, where any invasion of the privileges belonging to a religious house would have been avenged with the most unrelenting severity.