Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

(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 It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

surprising greatly

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

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

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

without a doubt

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

having lost your job

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

set up or found

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

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From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

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From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

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From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading That day too proved the happiest in all my life!

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

a message received and understood

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

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From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading That day too proved the happiest in all my life!

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 Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That day too proved the happiest in all my life!

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

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

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

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

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From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

established beyond doubt

From this reading That day too proved the happiest in all my life!

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

express in words

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

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

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That day too proved the happiest in all my life!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

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From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION Need I dwell further upon the stirring events of that night?

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

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

From this reading Many of them, old offenders and desperate characters notwithstanding the fact that they were outwardly respectable members of society, in due course received long periods of imprisonment, but Julie Fournereau, in consideration of the information she had given regarding poor Reggie’s death, was dismissed with a fine of two thousand francs as owner of the house in question, and has since disappeared into obscurity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

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

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

at the time that

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Ulrica arrived in Paris next day with Gerald, and was absolutely dumfounded when we related the whole of the amazing story.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is assuredly sufficient to say that the arrests made by the police numbered nearly forty persons, all of whom were charged with various offences, in addition to being found in an illicit gaming-house.