Chapter XVII

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From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

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

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

later than; following

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

in the past

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

(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 The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

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

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

aroused to action

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

for a short time

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

provide as food

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

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

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

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

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

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

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

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 The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

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From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

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 The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

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

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

not any; not one

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

and nothing more

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

above and across; more than

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

the local environment

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

with speed

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

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

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

not in physical motion

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

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

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

having intellectual depth

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

very small

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The travellers from France had long since retired to their rooms, broken with fatigue after the many terrible experiences they had gone through.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

not perceived or commented on

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

past form of “wane” — grow smaller

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

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

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

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

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.

at the time that

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

which person or people

From this reading REUNION §1 It was a thoughtful Theresia who turned into the narrow hall of _The Fisherman's Rest_ a few moments later.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The inn, when she left it earlier in the evening, had still been all animation and bustle consequent on the arrival of their lordships with the party of ladies and gentlemen over from France, and the excitement of making all these grand folk comfortable for the night.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Since then, no doubt there had been one or two cursory questions about the mysterious stowaway, who had been left to feed and rest in the tiny living-room; but equally no doubt, interest in him waned quickly when it was discovered that he had gone, without as much as thanking those who had befriended him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Theresia Cabarrus, in her disguise as a young stowaway, had only aroused passing interest--refugees of every condition and degree were frequent enough in these parts--and when awhile ago she had slipped out in order to enact the elaborate rôle devised by her and Chauvelin, she had done so unperceived.