(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The confounded fellow must be somewhere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
confined by bonds
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The confounded fellow must be somewhere.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
a boy or man
From this reading The confounded fellow must be somewhere.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "That's funny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
Luis
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From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
Mazeroux
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From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
the force of workers available
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The confounded fellow must be somewhere.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
PrefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
Préfet
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From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, nothing new, Monsieur le Préfet," replied Mazeroux.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The confounded fellow must be somewhere.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
That's
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From this reading "That's funny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
in or at the place that
From this reading Don Luis recognized the Prefect of Police by his voice; and the question put by the Prefect told him, first, that Mazeroux had been released from the dark closet where he had bound him up, and, secondly, that the sergeant was in the next room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fortunately, the sliding panel had worked without the least sound; and Don Luis was able to overhear the conversation between the two men.
