Chapter XX

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

later than; following

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

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

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

heedful of potential consequences

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

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

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

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

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

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

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

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

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

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

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

a message received and understood

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

the hole where a key is inserted

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

most important element

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

extremely joyful

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

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

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

more desirable than another

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading "Providence has delivered this man into my hands," exclaimed René, overjoyed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

not used up

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

asked for

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

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

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

a quantity of money

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

carry out

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

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

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

except if; if not

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Just then Soliviac entered by the main door offering to take the Count and his valet to France on the Polipheme.

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

From this reading Volpetti fell into the snare and requested to be put off at Havre, offering a good sum for the privilege.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

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

From this reading His intention was to land at Dieppe, he remarked, unless Monsieur preferred some other port, in which case-- He played his part well.

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

From this reading MINE AND COUNTERMINE A more circumspect man than René would have retired from the keyhole after ascertaining this information, but he was transported into remaining.