Chapter XII

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

in addition

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But--I was telling you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading "She had many.

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

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

From this reading But--I was telling you.

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

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 "She had many.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

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

From this reading "She had many.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading But--I was telling you.

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

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

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

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

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

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."

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

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The man with whom she lived was an expert thief, and she, a _voleuse_ also, was his accomplice, being an adept at abstracting jewellery from counter-trays in shops she visited on pretence of making a purchase.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "What was the woman's name?" asked Hugh anxiously.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But--I was telling you.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading The money upon which they had been living was the proceeds of an extensive plate robbery at a mansion at Asnieres, which had been perpetrated by this man and a youthful assistant; the man you know as Adolphe Chavoix."