Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

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

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

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

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

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From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

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From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

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From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

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

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

not accessible to view

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

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From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

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

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

not any; not one

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

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

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

morally degraded

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

arranged according to size

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

the environmental condition

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

plural of “taper” — a convex shape that narrows toward a point

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

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

From this reading Amid the sordid surroundings of Charlot's private quarters the Captain and the Deputy supped that evening.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

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

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

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

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

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

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

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

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

belonging to which person

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading But the wine, plundered, no doubt, in common with the goblets out of which they drank it--was more than good, and whilst La Boulaye showed his appreciation of it, Charlot abused it like a soldier.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The supper sorted well with the house--a greasy, ill-cooked meal that proved little inviting to the somewhat fastidious La Boulaye.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As the night wore on Captain Charlot grew boisterous and more confidential.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading They sat facing each other across the little deal table, whose stains were now hidden by a cloth, and to light them they had four tapers set in silver candlesticks of magnificent workmanship, and most wondrous weight, which Tardivet informed his guest had been the property of a ci-devant prince of the blood.