Chapter III

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

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

later than; following

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

(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 WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

-ing form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

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From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

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From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

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From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

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From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

a long fixed look

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

an established custom

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

the act of departing

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

a room where books are kept

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

not any; not one

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

according to the clock

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

above and across; more than

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

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From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The good man had no trouble and no presentiment of evil; his sleep was peaceful.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: “wash-hand stand” is a British term

From this reading The next morning at seven o'clock to the minute, he entered the little room leading to the library, and, according to his daily habit, doffed his grand frock-coat, and taking down an old one which hung in a cupboard over his washstand, put it on.

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

From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

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From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE MYSTERY BEGINS At seven o'clock on the evening of that day, having as usual replaced all the books which had been taken from their shelves, and having assured himself that he was leaving everything in good order, he quitted the library, double-locking the door after him.

room where work is done

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

a late time of life

From this reading Then he went in to his workroom, where for sixteen years he had been cataloguing six days out of the seven, under the lofty gaze of Alexandre d'Esparvieu.

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From this reading According to his usual habit, he dined at the _Crèmerie des Quatre Évêques_, read his newspaper, _La Croix_, and at ten o'clock went home to his little house in the Rue du Regard.