Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

any specific behavior

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

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

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

in a state of sleep

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

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

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

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

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

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From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

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From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

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From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

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

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

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

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

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From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

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From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

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

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

engage in

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

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

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

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From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

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

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

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

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their footsteps rang loudly on the deserted pavement.

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

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

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

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having reached the corner of the Rue Feutrier, half-way up Montmartre, the little company halted before the dwelling of the beautiful angel.

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

From this reading HOW A DREADFUL CRIME PLUNGES PARIS INTO A STATE OF TERROR The city was asleep.

which person or people

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Prince Istar was tracing the mechanism of a new sort of bomb on the pavement with the end of his stick, and bellowed so loudly that he woke the sleeping citizens and stirred into activity the amatory passions of the neighbouring Pasiphaës.

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

From this reading Arcade was talking about the Thrones and Dominations with Zita, who, her finger on the bell, could not make up her mind to ring.