Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

later than; following

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading "Our guests?" repeated Carmen, in amazement.

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

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

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

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

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

From this reading "What does this mean, Carmen?

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

presently existing

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

only a very short time before

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What does this mean, Carmen?

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

on one occasion

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

a large and stately mansion

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Our guests?" repeated Carmen, in amazement.

force or drive back

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

in the near future

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

believed likely

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "What does this mean, Carmen?

informal terms for clothing

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What does this mean, Carmen?

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Carmen did not have much time to think, for hardly an hour after Gontram had gone, the banker appeared in the boudoir, and looking with astonishment at her, he said:

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

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

From this reading HOW CARMEN KEEPS HER WORD If Carmen had not hoped to serve Gontram and his friends she would have left the Larsagny palace at once, but under existing circumstances prudence prompted her to stay and not to repulse the banker entirely; for she suspected that Larsagny held in his hand the threads of the mystery which threatened the Vicomte of Monte-Cristo.

but in spite of that

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Our guests will soon be here, and you are not yet dressed."