Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

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

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

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

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

to double the degree

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

divisible by two

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

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From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

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

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

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

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

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

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

existing or coming before

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

with low volume

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

on the contrary

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

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

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

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

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

deeply or completely

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

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

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Gaston had already, on the preceding night, asked for a light, and been told that it was against the rules--this night he did not renew the request, but went quietly to bed; his morning's visit to the torture-room had given him a lesson in philosophy.

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

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

at the time that

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

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

From this reading He did not know how long he had slept when he was awoke by the sound of a small bell, which seemed to be in his room, although he could see neither bell nor ringer; it is true that the room was very dark, even by day, and doubly so at that hour.

during the time that

From this reading HOW THE NIGHT PASSED IN THE BASTILLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE DAY.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bell, however, continued to sound distinctly, but with caution, as though it were afraid of being heard.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Thus, rather from youthful carelessness than from force of will or courage, he slept quietly and soundly.