Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

force somebody to do something

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

in or to another place

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

divisible by two

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

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From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

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

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

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

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

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

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

a message received and understood

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

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

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

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From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

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

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THUROT'S PRISONER.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

express the need or desire for

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

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

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

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From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

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From this reading THUROT'S PRISONER.

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

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

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From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

lacking kindness

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He was not unkind, but so much depended on the absolute secrecy of the things he had talked to the Prince, that, even at the unpleasant cost of trepanning me, he must keep me from carrying my new-got information elsewhere.

up to a particular time

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The most ordinary prudence, he insisted, demanded that he should keep me in a sort of isolation until it was too late to convey a warning across the Channel.

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

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

look attentively

From this reading MY FRIEND THE WATCH It was plain from the first that my overhearing of the plot must compel Thurot to the step he took.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For that reason he refused to accede to my request for a few minutes' conversation with the priest or my fellow-countrymen.