Chapter XV

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

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

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

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

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

put or send forth

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

rid of obstructions

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF GABRIELLE’S TOWER.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

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

From this reading THE END OF GABRIELLE’S TOWER.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

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

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

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

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

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

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

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

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the light of the Moon

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF GABRIELLE’S TOWER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

a strong line

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

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

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

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

From this reading THE END OF GABRIELLE’S TOWER.

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But it was too short--a glance told me that--too short by many feet to reach from the parapet to the ground.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE END OF GABRIELLE’S TOWER.

up to a particular time

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the act of using

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

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

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.

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

From this reading It was a cord, light, but of unusual strength, which had been passed from side to side of the bed to support the bedding, and was not rotted as I had feared.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading “We must use one of the windows,” I said; and M. le Comte assented with a motion of the head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NOT until we had reached the platform and come out into the clear moonlight and the radiance of the glow cast by the flames was it possible for us to examine the rope and ascertain if Pasdeloup had really provided us with a means of escape.