Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

in the past

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

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

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

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

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Monsieur de Sazerac bowed gravely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

possessive form of “gabriel” — (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

the head of a state government

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Monsieur de Sazerac bowed gravely.

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

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.

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

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

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

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

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

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

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

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

in the recent past

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

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

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

a cocktail made with bourbon with bitters and Pernod and sugar served with lemon peel

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

without speaking

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.

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

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

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

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

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

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

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

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

which person or people

From this reading THE SECRET PRISONER Monsieur de Salvoison, the governor of the Châtelet who had received Gabriel at his first visit, had recently died, and the new governor was Monsieur de Sazerac.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Anxiety, with its iron hand, had seized poor Gabriel's throat so tightly that he could not utter a single word; but he silently presented the ring which the king had given him to the governor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I was expecting you, Monsieur," he said; "I received an hour ago the order in which you are interested.

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

From this reading It was to him that the young man was escorted.