Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

having companions or an escort

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He flung himself on the bed.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

increase twofold

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He flung himself on the bed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading He flung himself on the bed.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

in motion

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

not any; not one

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He flung himself on the bed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading If he could not be hunting or hawking he must be moving—moving on the pavements of Paris, talking, laughing, joking or quarrelling.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading THE TWO PRISONERS Sartines’ uneasiness about Rochefort had arisen from an intuitive knowledge of that gentleman’s character, and strange misdoubts as to how that character might develop under the double influence of Love and Prison.

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From this reading As a matter of fact, no sooner had the excitement of his arrival at Vincennes passed off, no sooner had he dined that evening, cracked a bottle of Beaune, joked Bonvallot, and rubbed his hands at the discomfiture of Choiseul, than reaction took place accompanied by indigestion.

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

From this reading Monsieur de Rochefort was not made for a quiet life.