Chapter XV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

(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 THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

in addition

From this reading Rouletabille also took leave of us.

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

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

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

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

put on clothes

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

-ing form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

immediately past

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

go away from a place

From this reading Rouletabille also took leave of us.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

according to the clock

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

-ing form of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

move an implement through

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was now about seven o’clock in the morning and things began to stir in and about the château.

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

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Rouletabille also took leave of us.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

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

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

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

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We could hear the fishermen singing in their boats.

during the time that

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

which person or people

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SACK OF POTATOES While M. Darzac, with the assistance of Bernier, busied himself, as Rouletabille advised, with obliterating all signs of the tragedy, the Lady in Black, who had hastily changed her dress, hurried to her father’s rooms in order not to run the risk of encountering any of the other members of the party.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Her last word was to counsel us to prudence and silence.