Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.

From this reading Father Lustucru searched for an accomplice.

how long something has existed

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

(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 He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading Father Lustucru searched for an accomplice.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

third-person singular of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading However, he had great desire for an accomplice.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

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

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Father Lustucru searched for an accomplice.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading However, he had great desire for an accomplice.

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

From this reading However, he had great desire for an accomplice.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

a social unit living together

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, he had great desire for an accomplice.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Father Lustucru searched for an accomplice.

of superior grade

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading HOW FATHER LUSTUCRU CONFIDES HIS ODIOUS PLANS TO NICHOLAS FARIBOLE.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In what class, of what age and sex, and on what terms should he select one?

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

From this reading He at first thought of finding one among the domestics of the household; but he reflected that they all were devoted to Mother Michel, and were capable of betraying him, and causing him to be shamefully turned out of the mansion, in which he held so honorable and lucrative a post.