Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

a rough and bitter manner

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

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From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

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From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

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From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

a man of refinement

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

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

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

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

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

and nothing more

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

wishing evil to others

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

of an obscure nature

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

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

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

on the contrary

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

in constant agitation

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

to stimulate to action

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading He was stung by some old recollection, and had marched off, seething with fury.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

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

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading The English, especially, had but scant courtesy to expect at their hands.

not recognized or admitted

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.

at the time that

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

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

From this reading I had received one of those unacknowledged shocks which startle us, when, fancying ourselves perfectly alone, we discover on a sudden that our antics have been watched by a spectator, almost at our elbow.

which person or people

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was plain, however, that the cadaverous gentleman who had just apostrophized the heraldry of the Count's carriage, with such mysterious acrimony, had not intended any of his malevolence for me.

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From this reading SUPPER AT THE BELLE ÉTOILE The French army were in a rather savage temper just then.