Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

(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 In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

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

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

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From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN LA JONQUIERE.

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From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

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From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

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From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

take in liquids

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

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From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

take in solid food

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

set up or found

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

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

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN LA JONQUIERE.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading CAPTAIN LA JONQUIERE.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

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

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

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

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

believed likely

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was, however, by luck or by cleverness, Maitre Tapin himself who, in the Rue des Bourdonnais and in the hotel Muids d'Amour, found La Jonquiere, who was then a nightmare to Dubois.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

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

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

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

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was, as the reader has learned, in the Rue des Bourdonnais, a hotel where one could lodge, eat, and drink.

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

From this reading The conspiracy of Cellamare, which we have related in a history of the Chevalier d'Harmental, had taught them that everywhere conspirators were to be found.

which person or people

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his nocturnal interview with Dubois, Tapin had received the famous name of La Jonquiere, and had transmitted it to L'Eveille, who had passed it to all the chiefs of police, who had begun to search for the suspected officer in all the equivocal houses in Paris.