Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

(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 All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

on or to one side

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

put or send forth

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

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From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

the act of retaining something

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

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

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

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

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

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

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

a human being

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

in a respectful manner

From this reading All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

precisely as stated

From this reading All rose respectfully, greatly surprised and very curious.

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From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

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

From this reading At a little distance a servant was holding by their bridles the two horses on which he and his master had ridden.

(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 "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

a Caucasian

From this reading Arnauld du Thill turned as white as a dead man, "Monsieur le Vicomte d'Exmès," he muttered in his fright.

which person or people

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," continued Gabriel, in a voice of thunder, addressing him,--"well! you recognize me, do you?"

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

From this reading JUSTICE IN A QUANDARY He who spoke thus, in a commanding tone, cast aside the dark cloak of ample dimensions which hid his person; and Arnauld du Thill's guests, who had turned at the sound of his voice, could see a young cavalier of haughty bearing and richly dressed.