Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

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

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

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From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

lacking funds

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

a junction where one street or road crosses another

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

put on clothes

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

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From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

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

From this reading Is your name Louise Gauthier?’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

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 NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

a particular point in time

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Is your name Louise Gauthier?’

information about recent and important events

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

accept an excuse for

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a human being

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

cut with a saw

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

confined on all sides

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

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

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

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

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

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

From this reading NEWS FOR LOUISE GAUTHIER AND BENOIT The outcry raised against Louise Gauthier as she left the ghastly scene in the Carrefour du Châtelet had for the moment well-nigh deprived her of her senses.

at the time that

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

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

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

which person or people

From this reading She saw the man who had accused her of being an _empoisonneuse_ and an accomplice of Madame de Brinvilliers, thrown down by one of the crowd, and fearful that a desperate riot was about to commence, she seized the opportunity which the confusion afforded, and broke through the ring of the infuriated people who had surrounded her, whilst their attention was diverted.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Pardon me, mademoiselle,’ exclaimed the student--for such by his dress he appeared to be--raising his cap, ‘for introducing myself to you thus hurriedly.

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

From this reading But the person who had come to her assistance followed her; and when a turn in the street gave them an opportunity of escaping from the resistless current of the mob, she discovered that it was a well-looking young man to whom she had been indebted for her safety.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Is your name Louise Gauthier?’