Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

(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 Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

having unlimited power

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

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

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

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From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

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From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

come together

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

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

From this reading Benedetto now entered.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Almost half the spectators were ladies.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

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

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

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

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Almost half the spectators were ladies.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

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 A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

a particular point in time

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Benedetto now entered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

and nothing more

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

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

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Almost half the spectators were ladies.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

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

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.

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

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

without awareness

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

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

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

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

From this reading Unconsciously all eyes were turned to the ministerial box, as if hoping to encounter the pale, confused face of the all-powerful judge, who had himself been judged, but only the substitute of the procureur was seen.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

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

From this reading Almost half the spectators were ladies.

at the time that

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

which person or people

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

the words that are spoken

From this reading A murmur of curiosity ran about the room, and many who were present remembered the moment in the former sitting when the prisoner, with the air of a stage hero, let fall the weighty words: "My father is the royal district-attorney, Monsieur Villefort."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading BENEDETTO, THE MURDERER In the meantime the room had become almost filled, as a death sentence would probably be given.