Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

consider or hold as true

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

matters of personal concern

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

(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 "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Herewith Alain gave details already furnished to the reader.

a quantity of money

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

a state at a particular time

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

true confidential information

From this reading Herewith Alain gave details already furnished to the reader.

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

divisible by two

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

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

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

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

From this reading Herewith Alain gave details already furnished to the reader.

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

From this reading Herewith Alain gave details already furnished to the reader.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

(formal) by means of this

From this reading Herewith Alain gave details already furnished to the reader.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

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

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

the person who accepts a mortgage

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

absolutely essential

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Permit me to hope not, and to ask a few necessary questions.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Herewith Alain gave details already furnished to the reader.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading "I shall most gratefully accept your advice," answered Alain, "but I fear my condition defies even your ability and skill."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

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

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading M. Louvier has constituted himself your sole mortgagee; to what amount, at what interest, and from what annual proceeds is the interest paid?"

at the time that

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Monsieur le Marquis," said Duplessis, when the salon was cleared of all but himself and the two friends, "Lemercier has confided to me the state of your affairs in connection with M. Louvier, and flatters me by thinking my advice may be of some service; if so, command me."