Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142)

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

later than; following

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

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

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

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From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

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From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

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From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

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From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

causing dejection

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

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

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

being one more than seven

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

to or in any or all places

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

death of a person

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

ten 10s

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

tolerant or lenient

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

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From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

a port city in western France on the Loire estuary

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

and nothing more

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

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From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

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

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

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

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

of or associated with a province

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

members of a governing board

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

confined on all sides

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

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

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

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

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading This gate led into a garden, at the end of which was a wall, having a small, massive, and closed door.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

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

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT PASSED THREE NIGHTS LATER AT EIGHT HUNDRED LEAGUES FROM THE PALAIS ROYAL.

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

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading On the road to Clisson, two or three miles from Nantes--near the convent known as the residence of Abelard--was a large dark house, surrounded by thick stunted trees; hedges everywhere surrounded the inclosure outside the walls, hedges impervious to the sight, and only interrupted by a wicket gate.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Three nights after that on which we have seen the regent, first at Chelles and then at Meudon, a scene passed in the environs of Nantes which cannot be omitted in this history; we will therefore exercise our privilege of transporting the reader to that place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading From a distance this grave and dismal residence appeared like a prison; it was, however, a convent, full of young Augustines, subject to a rule lenient as compared with provincial customs, but rigid as compared with those of Paris.